Which mouse?

[WU-TANG]GZA · 22 May 2010 at 21:49

Hi ppl,

I currently have Razer Copperhead but have been thinking about a change. Nothing really wrong with it just fancy a change.

My first thoughts were to the Imperator - but having read up on z axis issues and the sensor not being as good as the optical ones like on the old deathadder I'm not too sure.

I want to stick with Razer bcos I do like their products and I tend stay with one brand until it fails me.

I think my options atm are:

Razer Imperator

Razer Deathadder (both new and old but I've read older one is miles better)

Steelseries Xai

Stick with the Copperhead

I play FPS games only mostly TFC and L4D using a half palm half claw grip. My palm is mostly on the mouse but fingers aren't flat on the buttons either.

What you guys think from experience? Stay with Copperhead? Avoid the Imperator? Xai? Deathadder old/new

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Wu

Daaaveee · 22 May 2010 at 22:06

Using a Deathadder 3G and very happy with it, if that is any help?! Would recommend.

infernox · 22 May 2010 at 23:20

+1 for daaaveee very good mouse i have one atm... running smooth on a goliathus mouse mat.

edit : bad spelling

Cycrow · 23 May 2010 at 00:30

if you like the copperhead, then it might be worth getting a lachesis, its closer to the shape of the copperhead than the deathadder is.

althou, the deathadder certaintly is a nice mouse, especially if you are a palm player.

i actually went from the lachesis to the left handed deathadder

[WU-TANG]GZA · 23 May 2010 at 10:46

Cycrow said:
if you like the copperhead, then it might be worth getting a lachesis, its closer to the shape of the copperhead than the deathadder is.

althou, the deathadder certaintly is a nice mouse, especially if you are a palm player.

i actually went from the lachesis to the left handed deathadder

I think I want a change from the Copperhead shape.

Was it the old or new Deathadder you went for?

Mr.Nick · 23 May 2010 at 13:06

Got the Death Adder and very happy with it, I use palm grip.

[WU-TANG]GZA · 23 May 2010 at 13:39

Mr.Nick said:
Got the Death Adder and very happy with it, I use palm grip.

Which one the original or the Respawn?

Cycrow · 23 May 2010 at 13:46

[WU-TANG]GZA;16606940 said:
I think I want a change from the Copperhead shape.

Was it the old or new Deathadder you went for?

i have the left handed addition, which is only availalbe in the new version, its the 3500DPI one

jordan282 · 23 May 2010 at 16:25

MS 3.0

CaneyJ · 23 May 2010 at 18:05

Damm Deathadders bust, spec me something better

Ignore mispost

[WU-TANG]GZA · 24 May 2010 at 15:29

Bump - would like some more thoughts.

I REALLY want the Imperator but the lazer in it worries me.

After that I think I would turn to the 1800dpi Deathadder but is there any point if I already own a copperhead?

arc@css · 24 May 2010 at 19:42

Another vote for the Death Adder. (Old version) Best mouse wheel on any mouse I have ever used. Sooo comfortable.

Ph4lanx · 24 May 2010 at 20:28

[WU-TANG]GZA;16613766 said:
I REALLY want the Imperator but the lazer in it worries me.

I've got the latest copy of Custom PC in my hands and the Imperator got a recommendation from them. Good enough for me.

Mr.Nick · 24 May 2010 at 21:09

[WU-TANG]GZA;16607680 said:
Which one the original or the Respawn?

Respawn

arc@css said:
Another vote for the Death Adder. (Old version) Best mouse wheel on any mouse I have ever used. Sooo comfortable.

Whats the difference between the Original and Respawn (all bar the sensor)

arc@css · 24 May 2010 at 21:26

I think it is the dpi. Mine has 1800 where as the newer version has 3500. I have gotten so used to lower sensitivity gaming that 3500 would be wasted on me. I suppose its what you get used to though.

jordan282 · 24 May 2010 at 21:28

MS 3.0

oli356 · 24 May 2010 at 21:32

arc@css said:
I think it is the dpi. Mine has 1800 where as the newer version has 3500. I have gotten so used to lower sensitivity gaming that 3500 would be wasted on me. I suppose its what you get used to though.

Yer the older is 1800

I have the newer version and still only use 3500 on CoD, i think 3500 would be utter mad... though 1800 was at first.. just got to get used to it

Only problem i have with my deathadder is the feel of it. Especially at the sides where the extra buttons are my hands just get really sticky using the mouse.

[WU-TANG]GZA · 25 May 2010 at 13:06

Ph4lanx said:
I've got the latest copy of Custom PC in my hands and the Imperator got a recommendation from them. Good enough for me.

Yea but did they mention the lazer - most of the reviews I read or watched about the Imperator seem to skip over the fact that it can freeze etc mid-game. Which is NOT what I expect from a £55 mouse. Most ppl really lay into the Philipps Twin Eye Sensor which also worries me.

BAH why couldn't it just NOT have these problems I would be using it now.....

Ph4lanx · 25 May 2010 at 13:46

Nothing was mentioned about the laser. However could it be that this is fixed with a driver and/or firmware upgrade? Perhaps there's a patched driver/firmware out?

Edit: In fact, checking their site, I can see a new driver release on May 7th. It's possible this is being used for newer reviews now.

[WU-TANG]GZA · 25 May 2010 at 19:56

Ph4lanx said:
Nothing was mentioned about the laser. However could it be that this is fixed with a driver and/or firmware upgrade? Perhaps there's a patched driver/firmware out?

Edit: In fact, checking their site, I can see a new driver release on May 7th. It's possible this is being used for newer reviews now.

Can't find anything from May 7. Could you link it please. All I can find is March 18th 2010

Cheers